Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

crisp 16-inch display

lightweight design

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited port selection

higher price range

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 24.917 cm x 2.083 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Anodised aluminium
Colour - Steel grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 3200 x 2000 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Eyesafe technology, 1 ms response rate, HDR 500 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR 500
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
RAM - 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction, Acer PurifiedView
Video Resolutions - 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Wireless - Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 135 Watt, 19.5 V, 6.92 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
HDMI
2 x USB4/DisplayPort (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Acer Swift X 16 (SFX16)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer TwinAir cooling technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 61G
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